[Vector North] Senior UI Programmer

Responsibilities

A Senior UI Programmer takes design, schemes and ideas, and turns this creative vision into reality. Their work covers interaction with the player, user interface (UI), which is implemented with focus not only on player experience, but on system performance as well. Beyond implementing UI-related aspects of the game, they also extend already existing related systems and fix bugs.

As a dedicated specialist for UI, this role serves as the main source of knowledge in this area for other team members.

Aside from developing software, they become a part of the team in which area they operate. This role works closely with other members of the team, which are often from other disciplines. As an individual with strong technical background, they become an important pillar in planning, estimating and implementation discussions.

Implement Technology

• Integrate and maintain desired graphical UI-related features (for example menus or HUD) efficiently.
• Take care of all relevant aspects for UI, like keyboard, mouse and game controller input.
• Work on assigned implementation tasks mostly independently.
• Integrate internal or 3rd party technologies.

Enable Progress

• Cooperate with other team members, help to estimate tasks.
• Identify and highlight technical debt, risks and issues.
• Provide related information and sharing knowledge to the team and leadership accordingly. 
• Follow existing development processes and work with the team on continuous improvements.

Maintain Quality

• Participate in code reviews and peer programming to increase code quality.
• Support a culture of ongoing informal feedback.
• Work together with other team members to optimise performance and stability across disciplines.
• Document given parts of technology according to company standards.

Attributes

As a UI programmer in a growing studio, this role demands the ability to both draw upon a deep set of experiences and learn new skills, facing challenges independently and in collaboration with the rest of the team.

Besides solid technical qualifications and expertise, this senior role requires the capacity and willingness to participate in building a supportive culture and establishing best practices.

Required

• Several years games industry programming experience.
• Several years experience with Unreal Engine UI development in games.
• Solid problem-solving and analytical skills.
• High level (cross-discipline) goal oriented.
• Communication in verbal and written English.
• Self-motivation, strong work ethic, and ability to work independently.
• Collaborative mindset.

Welcomed

• Passion for games.
• Experience working in a hybrid / remote environment.
• Confident in prototyping and researching new technologies.
• Experience with development of UI frameworks.
• UX design experience.
• Experience with cross-platform UI development.
• Experience handling player input.
• AAA / console game development experience.
• Proficiency in documentation and communication.
• Working knowledge of Perforce or Atlassian software development and collaboration tools.
• Experience working in diverse, multinational teams.
• Practical experience using a variety of programming languages and tools.
• Encounter full cycle of the game development, from prototyping to post-release project maintaining.
• Healthy creativity in problem-solving and the ability to think outside of the established solutions.
• Curious mind.

We welcome all applications!

We are proud to have such a multicultural environment and we strive to create a safe, inclusive, and harmonious atmosphere for everyone to thrive in. We invite applications from all genders, sexual orientations, races, colors, religions, and ages.

If this sounds like a good fit for your skills and experience, then apply right away!